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Provincial tax break will benefit affordable housing providers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A change to the provincial Municipal Government Act that comes into effect on Oct. 31 as part of Bill 20 will benefit non-profit providers of affordable housing in the province by fully exempting them from paying property taxes. Among those providers is the Lethbridge Housing Authority whose chief executive officer Robin James says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown issues addressed at monthly Business Revitalization Zone session
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 24th, 2024
The Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone held its monthly Downtown Safety Education Information session this week. These sessions focus on downtown businesses, however Sarah Amies, executive director of the Downtown BRZ, says they are open to everyone. “I’m happy to have anybody show up, but it is set up for the downtown,” said Amies. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CUPE local in mediation with City; more than 900 workers involved
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com More than 900 City of Lethbridge employees who belong to Local 70 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees could go on strike if mediation efforts Wednesday failed to produce a deal. CUPE members gathered outside the bus barns on the city’s northside Wednesday afternoon as a show of solidarity with each other. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recovery community marks stories of success
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Taking the first step is not always the easiest thing to do. For those looking to take their first step towards recovery from addictions it may be even more challenging, but for the last year the Lethbridge Recovery Community has helped over a hundred Albertans not only take that first step, but stay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tours give look at 50 years of arena history
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For 50 years, it’s given visitors from across southern Alberta and around the world great views of world-class sporting events, concerts and other entertainment spectacles. And for two days, free public tours are being given of the newly renamed VisitLethbridge.com Arena which showcase the venue’s history since it was built for the 1975 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cath lab project moving to the next stage
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2024
Planning for a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at Chinook Regional Hospital is finished and Alberta Health is moving the project to its next stage, the provincial government says. That stage will define the scope, schedule, budget and associated impacts of the project which was first announced in 2022. The province said this week that Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe welcomes rejection of child welfare settlement
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 23rd, 2024
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) late last week rejected a $47.8 billion settlement agreement on long-term reform of First Nations child and family services after a three-day debate in Calgary. In a statement from Makiinima Chief Roy Fox released on Monday, he says the Blood Tribe welcomes the rejection as Canada failed to their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi says he’s ready to go if Smith wants to vacate a Calgary seat
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com If Danielle Smith wants to vacate one of her seats in Calgary, Naheed Nenshi says he’s ready to face voters in a byelection. The leader of the NDP said Tuesday that the Alberta Legislature meets less than almost any other in North America and he’s in no rush to get a seat. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe sets election date
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 23rd, 2024
The Blood Tribe has announced a new Chief and council will be elected at the end of November. Blood Tribe members who wish to run for the office of Chief or the office of councillor must attend along with their nominator or secondar a nomination meeting on Nov. 6 at the Kainai multipurpose building from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Activities raise awareness about child abuse
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com October is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre along with the Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre are raising awareness through a variety of activities. Activities include #GoBlue on Oct. 24, where everyone is encouraged to wear blue to show their support for ending child abuse. The lights at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa asked to amend policing program
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 23rd, 2024
The Assembly of First Nations and Premier Danielle Smith are calling on the federal government to implement amendments to the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program. This program would commit sustainable funding for Indigenous-led law enforcement. In a joint news release from AFN and the premier, they said both parties have advocated for police services ... Read More »
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